MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

p-AMINOBENZOIC ACID

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Chemical product name : p-Aminobenzoic acid

Common chemical name : 4-Aminobenzoic acid
Synonyms : PABA, Vitamin H
Chemical formula : C7H7NO2 = 137.1
CAS no. : 150-13-0
EINECS no. : 205-753-0
Suppliers name : Duchefa Biochemie B.V.
Suppliers address : A. Hofmanweg 71
2031 BH Haarlem
The Netherlands
Emergency telephone : (+31) - (0)23 - 5319093

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substance/preparation:
Chemical name CAS no. % (w/w) Symbol R phrases
p-Aminobenzoic acid 150-13-0 > 99 Xn R: 22-36/37/38-43

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Physical/chemical hazards : Void

Environmental hazards : None
Effect(s) of (over) exposure : --
Symptom(s) of (over) exposure :
Inhalation : Harmful if swallowed.
Ingestion : Irritating to respiratory system
Skin contact : Irritating to skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Eye contact : Irritating to eyes
Aggravating conditions : --

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Fresh air. If you feel unwell seek medical advice and show the MSDS if possible
SKIN CONTACT
EYE CONTACT
INGESTION, INHALATION
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
Hazardous thermal decomposition
and combustion products
Special fire fighting procedures
Protection of fire-fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Environmental precautions
Methods for cleaning up
: Take off contaminated clothes. Wash skin with soap and copious
amounts of water.
: Rinse eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call
a physician.
: If swallowed, Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Induce vomiting and call for medical help.
If inhaled, remove from exposure to fresh air. Consult a doctor in
case of symptoms
: Fight fire with foam, fire extinguishing powder.
: Combustible. In case of open fire, dangerous gases and steams could
be possible.
: None
: Fire-fighters must wear self contained breathing equipment and
protective clothing.
: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Do not swallow. Do not breathe dust.
Wear suitable protective clothing. Use rubber gloves and
eye/face protection and use respirator.
: Avoid contact with environment. do not allow to enter drainage
system, surface or ground water.
Keep dirty washing water for appropriate disposal.
: Sweep up spilled substance dry, avoid dust. Ventilate and wash
spill area with water.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling : Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothing.
Keep containers closed and moisture free.

Storage : Store dry, keep containers tightly closed, protect from the effects
of direct sunlight
Packaging materials : Glass or plastic containers

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures
Hygienic measures
Personal protection
Respiratory system
Skin and body
Hands
Eyes
Occupational exposure limits
TLV (USA)
"MAK" (Germany)
MAC (Netherlands)
: Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.
: Do not eat, drink and/or smoke during work.
Wash after handling
: Do not inhale powder use respirator
: Use protective clothing
: Use rubber gloves
: Use eye/face protection
: --
: --
: --

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance : crystalline
Colour : white to faintly beige
Odour : recognizable
o
Melting point : 188 189 C
Boiling point : --
3
Density : 1.374 g/cm
Solubility : 4.7 g/l water
Flash point : --
Lower explosion limit : --
Upper explosion limit : --
pH-value (5 g/l, 20 C) : 3.5

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability : Stable at room temperature.

Conditions to avoid : Moisture
Materials to avoid : --
Hazardous decomposition products : None known
Hazardous polymerization : None

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity
Oral : LD50 (rat): > 6000 mg/kg, LD50 (mouse): 2850 mg/kg
LD50 (rabbit): 1830 mg/kg, LD50 (dog): 1000 mg/kg
Intravenous : LD50 (rabbit): 2000 mg/kg
Subcutaneous : --
Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed
Inhalation : Irritating to respiratory system
Eye irritation : Irritating to eyes
Skin irritation : Irritating to skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Sensitization : May cause allergic skin reaction.
Chronic toxicity : --
Carcinogenicity : --
Mutagenicity : Mouse (intraperitoneal, 1 g/kg): DNA damage
Reproductive hazard : Rat (oral, 2500 mg/kg, exposure time 1 22 days pregnanacy):
Results: Effects on fertility: post implantation mortality

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Mobility : Not known

Persistence and degradability : Not known
Bioaccumulative potential : Not known
Ecotoxicity : Not known

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product:
There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally
count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding
laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge of approved waste disposal
companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste.

Packaging:
Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the
substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household
waste or recycled.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number : --
Maximum filing grade tank : --
Proper shipping name : --
Road/Railway/Inland waterways
ADR/RID/ADNR Class : Non-hazardous for road transport
Packaging group : --
Sea
IMDG Class : Non-hazardous for sea transport
Packaging group : --
Air
IATA Class : Non-hazardous for air transport
Packaging group : --
Packing instructions (PA) : --
Packing instructions (CAO) : --

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Responsibility of the receiver to have knowledge of national and local regulations.

EC Classification
Label name : HARMFUL
Hazard symbol : Xn

n
Risk phrases : 22: Harmful if swallowed
36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact
Safety phrases : 26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
36: Wear suitable protective clothing
National regulations
WGK (Germany) : 1
Listed on TSCA-inventory : --
Listed on DSL-inventory : --
Listed on AICS-inventory : --
Listed on MITI-inventory : --

16. OTHER INFORMATION

All information given by or on behalf of Duchefa as to properties, specifications, use, etc. of the products is based
on research, including literature and is believed reliable.
Duchefa is not liable for any damage a Customer might suffer as a result of the fact that the products the Customer
bought from Duchefa prove not to be suitable for the use to which the Customer wishes to apply the products, unless
the Customer has been expressly advised by Duchefa in writing in this regard.
Duchefa is not liable for damage caused by the actions or omissions of Customers themselves or by persons
appointed by Customers or for whom Customers are otherwise responsible.

In this respect the buyer is obliged to check the quality and all other properties of the products. The buyer assumes
all responsibilities connected with the use of the products and information.

Duchefa does not guarantee the manner of packaging, and/or the quality and/or the properties of the packaging of
the goods unless Duchefa itself applied the packaging and/or had it applied and/or packed the goods itself and/or
had them packed.

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Communications by or on behalf of Duchefa on the quality, the composition, the handling (in the broadest sense of
the word), application possibilities, properties and the like of the products supplied by Duchefa do not bind Duchefa
unless these communications are made expressly, in the form of a written guarantee.

Furthermore the general terms and conditions of sale are applicable and upon request we will send the complete
general terms and conditions of sale.

HISTORY

Printing date : February 7, 2005

Date previous MSDS : May 17, 2002

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